CFO: Germany vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇩🇪 Germany pays 42% more
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$121,940
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€112,185
per year
PPP Adjusted
$176,215
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
21,207
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$85,877
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥12,795,673
per year
PPP Adjusted
$193,078
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
28,436
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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CFOs in Germany earn 42% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a CFO's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays CFOs more: Germany or Japan?▾
Germany pays CFOs an estimated $121,940 USD per year, which is 42% more than Japan's estimated $85,877 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a CFO in Germany vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $176,215 USD in Germany and $193,078 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for CFOs?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a CFO in Germany can buy about 21,207 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 28,436 Big Macs.
Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.
Sources: BLS OEWS · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index